c. 1200, "support, sustain," from up (adv.) + hold (v.). Similar formation in Old Frisian upholda, Middle Dutch ophouden, German aufhalten. Meaning "maintain in good condition or repair" is from 1570s. Related: Upheld; upholding.
双语例句
1. I think marriage is used to uphold patriarchal control.
我觉得婚姻是用来维系父权统治的。
来自柯林斯例句
2. We have a duty to uphold the law.
维护法律是我们的责任。
来自《权威词典》
3. The IWC voted to uphold the ban on commercial whaling.
国际捕鲸委员会投票支持禁止商业捕鲸.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. We will loyally uphold the principles of the United Nations.
我们将忠实地维护联合国的原则.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. It's up to the government to uphold the rights of individual citizens.
